The University of Montevallo added to its historic record by capturing a fifth consecutive Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia title following the season-ending 2025 Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship event May 22-23 at Lake Hartwell in South Carolina. The Falcons overwhelmed the field after seniors Dalton Head […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry returned to the studio to talk about a ton going on in the world of college sports! Catch live episodes of Longshore and McKnight daily on YouTube, Spotify, and on Yellowhammer News🎙️🔊  Later in the show, John and Barry unpacked news from the SEC spring […]

Auburn star guard Tahaad Pettiford and Alabama standout Labaron Philon are both returning to their college teams next season after withdrawing from the NBA Draft process this week. It marks a big boost for both programs. Superstar freshman guard Tahaad Pettiford declared for the NBA Draft after an incredible first season on The Plains, but […]

Philip Morris International (PMI) U.S. has unveiled a new report, “On the Home Front: Addressing the Needs of U.S. Military Spouses,” which highlights the often-overlooked challenges faced by military spouses and partners. “Military spouses are the backbone of their families, providing unwavering support to service members and veterans, often at a significant personal cost. Too many […]

Auburn Tigers men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl has long been regarded by many not only as one of the best coaches in college basketball — but also as one of the best people. During his team’s memorable run to the Final Four this past March, an inspiring story emerged involving Pearl and one of […]

Alabama Democrats know they can not win a statewide election

A federal appeals court temporarily halted a ruling blocking President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, allowing them to remain in effect pending review, so the trade war is back on

A tornado that touched down Tuesday evening on Redstone Arsenal was the 14th tornado recorded in North Alabama over the past week. A total of 13 tornadoes and one waterspout were confirmed across north Alabama from the May 20 severe weather outbreak, according to the National Weather Service Huntsville. Related story: Weather office reports two […]

Training students to become line workers, providing hygiene items for students, and ensuring patients receive the medication they need are among the initiatives that received funding from TVA and Athens Utilities today. Representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Electric Department of Athens Utilities distributed $46,000 to 16 nonprofits. RELATED: Don Moul named new […]

Limestone County is the fastest growing in the state and its schools are nearly busting at the seams. To help meet the educational demands that are coming, Limestone County Schools broke ground Wednesday on an expansion of the Limestone County Career Technical Center. RELATED: Heman Drummond Center of Innovation breaks ground in Jasper This $12 […]

A requirement for Department of Defense civilian employees that drew mockery and criticism has been terminated, the DoD announced today. Interim Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jules W. Hurst III  informed the DoD civilian workforce via email last week that the department would conclude the weekly “What You Did Last Week” initiative […]

Congressman Dale Strong sat down with Adam Thompson of Americans for Prosperity-Alabama Wednesday evening in Huntsville to discuss several topics, including the value of small businesses for both owners and employees. Strong (R-Huntsville) spoke from personal experience on the subject. “I came from a small business,” he told Thompson. “I think what’s unique about small […]

The GAO released a new report revealing some of the shortfalls in the process of reversing the decision to locate the new Space Command HQ.

Marshall is calling on Meta to remove one of its new AI features that potentially exposes children to sexually explicit content. 

According to a recent report, two high-ranking officials at the Birmingham Water Works have also held additional positions within Greene County in West Alabama. Mac Underwood returned in February 2025 as general manager of the Birmingham Water Works with an annual salary of $446,118. At the same time, he continued to serve as the chief […]

The state of Alabama has some of the most passionate sports fans in the entire country, and fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide have always been able to show off their school spirit with a license plate that contains the iconic ‘Script A’ logo. Now, according to an announcement from the school, fans will be […]

Former U.S. Navy SEAL and Alabama native Jared Hudson has officially launched a campaign to become the state’s next Senator. The veteran, who currently resides in Birmingham with his wife and children, heads Covenant Rescue Group, an organization that fights against human trafficking. In a recent video post on X, Hudson announced his candidacy and […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, the hosts tackled the latest from the SEC spring meetings, focusing on the looming shift to a 12-team College Football Playoff and the widening divide between the SEC, Big Ten, and the rest of college football. Barry McKnight expressed frustration with the current direction of postseason access, saying, […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Thursday he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026 — setting up a high-stakes race to fill the seat that will be formerly held by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), who announced his campaign for Governor of Alabama earlier this week. Marshall, a two-term attorney general and […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined local, state and regional leaders, as well as many supportive first responders on Wednesday at the site of the Birmingham Northern Beltline to review progress on the expressway’s construction. “The Birmingham Northern Beltline is a crucial project not just for local communities but for our state and for the entire […]

A new report from Niche has revealed the top-performing school districts in Alabama for 2025. The rankings took into account 143 systems statewide based on a comprehensive evaluation of academic performance, teacher quality, graduation rates, and overall student experience. Homewood City Schools claimed the top spot, followed closely by Madison City Schools and Auburn City […]

Judicial tyranny continues as a federal court has blocked President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs from "Liberation Day," markets seem rather happy

The Petroleum & Convenience Marketers of Alabama, a nonprofit trade association representing over 200 petroleum marketers and convenience store operators across the state, became the first major trade association to endorse U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville in his bid for Governor of Alabama in 2026 on Wednesday. Shortly after his campaign announcement from Auburn, which drew […]

For too long, Alabama conservatives have had to settle. We’ve watched the Republican supermajority in Montgomery expand the size of government, increase spending, and delay the reforms we were promised. With Senator Tommy Tuberville’s announcement that he’s running for Governor, we finally have the opportunity to change that. This is more than a campaign, it’s […]